The Lower Deschutes near the Maupin area is fishing good, with our best catches coming on nymphs so far. I’m hopeful looking at the forecast that we might see March Browns flying by this time next week? Mix in some BWO’s and a few caddis and the Deschutes is all ready for some great spring fishing.
For now, it’s a nymph and to a smaller extent, streamer game.
Blue, Olive, Brown Perdigons, Walts, PCP nymph, Frenchie, Rainbow Warrior, Green Rock Worm, Black and Golden Stonefly nymphs, Zebra Midges and standards like Hares Ear, PT and Prince Nymphs.
Soft Hackles, especially Hares Ear S/H and PT S/H is a great spring time fly on the Lower Deschutes.
Swinging a Leech, small intruder or Euro Streamer. match color and profile to Crayfish and leeches both found in good numbers on the D.